Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers
Agenda — 35 items
- 1 “Public Charge” The Board of Commissioners asks its members and citizens to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow citizens. At any time, should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chair will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed. "Land Acknowledgment" As we convene for the Durham County Commissioners meeting, it's crucial to recognize the painful truth of history. We stand on the stolen ancestral lands of the Catawba, Eno, Occaneechi, Shakori, and Tuscarora peoples, whose deep connection to this land predates our arrival. We acknowledge with humility the unjust displacement and violence that occurred, leading to the dispossession of indigenous peoples from their homelands. Their resilience in the face of such adversity is a testament to their strength and spirit. May we humbly honor the ancestors and elders of these nations, both past and present, by committing ourselves to fostering understanding, healing, and justice for all who inhabit this land. Let us walk forward together with open hearts, acknowledging the past and embracing a future guided by compassion, respect, and unity. As a courtesy, please turn off your cell phones during the meeting.
- 2 7:00 pm Regular Session
- 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min)
- 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min)
- 3. Announcements (5 min)
- 6 Announcements (5min)
- 4. Minutes (5 min)
- 8 Minutes (5min)
- 5. Ceremonial Items (60 min)
- 10 Introduction of the New Office of Emergency Services (OES) Director (10min)
- 11 Proclamation - Second Chance Month (10min)
- 12 Proclamation - April Fair Housing Month 2024 (10min)
- 13 Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month April 2024 (10 min)
- 14 Proclamation - Omega Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., 50th Anniversary at Duke University (10min)
- 15 Proclamation - Black Maternal Health Week (10min)
- 6. Consent Agenda (15 min)
- 17 Authorization of an Amendment to Design Contract with RND Architects, PA for Design Development and Construction Administration Services Related to the Stanford L. Warren Interior Upgrades Project in the Amount of $58,640, plus approval of a 7% design contingency in the amount of $14,929 for a Total Revised Contract Amount of $228,199.
- 18 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00091 Public Health to Recognize $15,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology/ Communicable Disease Section Branch for Increased Refugee Screening
- 19 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.24CPA00020 to Reduce the County Courthouse Elevator Repair Capital Project (4190DC085) to $0 through a $91,495.36 Reduction in PAYGO Funding, and Appropriate $91,495.36 in PAYGO Funding to the New Ongoing Facilities Systems Capital Project (4190DC087) to Begin the Upgrade and Replacement of the Durham County Detention Center Fire Alarm System Devices
- 20 Approval Request to Relocation of all Graves within the Abandoned Cemetery Identified as the “Emory Cemetery.”
- 21 Approval of Purchase of Goods contracts with Storr Office Environments and Interior Elements for library, administrative office, and miscellaneous furnishings from the NC State Contract Buying Program (420A-Furniture) for S.L. Warren Library in a total amount not to exceed $359,467.29
- 22 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No. 24CPA00021 and Budget Amendment No. 24BCC00087 Appropriating $200,000 of Sewer Utility Fund Fund Balance and Transferring those Funds to the Collection System Rehabilitation Capital Project (SE051) to Cover Contract Amendments.
- 23 Approval of Carolina Management Team, LLC Contract Amendment for Painting and Coating Services for Utilities Division in the Amount of $25,000 Increasing the Contract Amount from $190,000 to $215,000
- 24 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00088 Approval of Amending the Lebanon Fire District Fund Budget to Decrease the Transfer to the County’s General Fund for Personnel Expenses and Increase the Distribution Directly to Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department in the Amount of $37,086.51
- 25 Approve NC Division of Water Infrastructure State Revolving Fund Application for Utilities Division Triangle WWTP Rehabilitation and Upgrade Project and Authorize Chair and County Manager to execute certain documents related to the application.
- 26 Approval of the FY25 Durham Transit Work Program
- 27 Approval of a Contract Amendment with Hayti Reborn - Justice Movement in the amount of $70,000.00 for a total contract amount of $770,000.
- 28 Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Durham and Durham County Government to use American Rescue Act (ARPA) funds to support Culture and Arts Recovery Efforts totaling $1,000,000.
- 29 Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Central Pines Regional Council and Durham County Government to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support a Senior Home Repair Program totaling $750,000.
- 30 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Appointment
- 31 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for March 2024
- 32 Approval of a Contract Amendment with ElectroRent Corporation for Laptops to Support Execution of the 2024 Statewide Republican Second Primary Election in the Amount of $14,929 for a (new total amount $84,909).
- 33 Approval of a Contract Amendment with Coastal Carriers Inc. for Election Delivery Services to Support the Execution of the 2024 Statewide Republican Second Primary Election in the Amount of $27,540 (for a new total amount of $57,540).
- 7. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min)
- 8. Adjournment